Recent Attendances
- See List of Australian Football League night premiers for Grand Final crowds.
Although many clubs and coaches (especially the wealthier clubs) do not take the pre-season competition seriously and use the competition as a chance to test young and inexperienced players, the NAB Cup format has proven quite popular with spectators.
| Season | Total Attendance | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 227,481 | 15 | 15,165 |
| 2009 | 282,585 | 15 | 18,839 |
| 2008 | 244,103 | 15 | 16,274 |
| 2007 | 246,321 | 15 | 16,421 |
| 2006 | 235,980 | 15 | 15,732 |
| 2005 | 307,181 | 15 | 20,479 |
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